Archive for the ‘Diet’ Category
Monday, June 2nd, 2008
Using a high-protein, reduced carbohydrate, meal replacement shake in combination with a combined aerobic and resistance training exercise program can significantly improve your weight loss results.
A recent study showed those receiving meal replacements achieved superior results compared to those that did not. Those receiving meal replacements achieved twice the weight loss, more ...
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
High fructose corn syrup, a common sweetener of beverates, reduces insulin sensitivity and may contribute to heart disease. The type of high fructose corn syrup used in soft drinks consists of 55% fructose and 45% glucose... a ratio similar to table sugar.
Drinking a fructose sweetened drink at each meal increased fasting glucose levels and ...
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Monday, April 28th, 2008
Giving children green tea and flavored milk to drink may reverse the childhood obesity epidemic, presenting a healthy alternative to soda and HFCS sweetened pseudo-juices.
Obese and overweight Japanese children drinking high catechin green tea experienced significant improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol. The researchers found that green tea was safe ...
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Monday, April 21st, 2008
Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are medium length chains of fatty acids that are digested without the modifications that longer chain fatty acids require. Consuming MCT oil can increase energy expenditure compared to long chain fatty acids such as common saturated and unsaturated fats.
A recent study compared the intake of MCT oil to ...
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
Using high protein meal replacement formulas can result in faster weight loss than following low fat, low calorie diets. A six week study of 90 overweight and obese individuals found that those who received a high protein meal replacement formula lost twice as much weight and nearly twice as much ...
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Monday, February 4th, 2008
Including low fat dairy products in your diet can improve your weight loss efforts. Higher dairy consumption is associated with greater weight loss and a greater decrease in waist circumference.
The study was not funded by the milk industry. It is a myth that dairy contributes to obesity.
Other studies have actually shown ...
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